Parents and Families

Parents and Families

How are Community Care Licensing regulations and requirements put into practice? Watch these brief, informative videos and learn how you can contribute to the health and safety of children in child care facilities.

Click on any topic below to view a descriptive video and related content.

What to look for When Choosing Child CareWhether you are seeking child care for the first time, or you have previous experience in this area, the information presented here can help you make more informed decisions when deciding on care for your child.

Parents’ Rights in Child CareAs the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a licensed child care facility, you have a number of rights established for the protection of your child. Learn more about these important rights.

When Is a Child Too Sick to Attend Child Care?Learn guidelines to assess how to determine when your child is too ill to be in child care and what precautions licensed providers take to reduce the spread of illness and infection in child care facilities.

Children’s Personal Rights in Child CareIncrease your understanding of the personal rights children have in child care facilities. Learn about the types of discipline that are not permitted, as well as the rights children have during daily routines.

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the families and child care programs whose participation made the development of these valuable resources possible.

The videos on this website are overviews and learning opportunities on licensing topics as a whole, and are not meant to be all inclusive. It is important to remember that not everything will be covered under each subject. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact your local regional office: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/CClistingMaster.pdf.